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Originally Posted by anshuman8
In that case do you need to change the whole fog lamp unit ?
Maybe ...

However, after reading your experience, I'm now highly doubtful if I should even opt for Tiago. My main focus is safety, mileage and VFM. I've also read somewhere in another forum that Tata has quietly re-engineered the 2018 Tiago based on the customers feedback. Don't know if this is true.

What would you suggest? I've subscribed to this thread and would like to know more about the vehicle.

Gautam Ji,
Also listed down Freestyle Ambient model but since it's the base variant, I'm more lean towards Tiago XZ.

Thank you Sirji for kind words.
If one is on tight budget, then Tiago XZ is the best car you can buy. Perfect blend of features and quality. Yes, keeping in mind the segment it belongs to, quality is good enough. Also as far as my list of issues goes, except engine mount issues (which seems to be alright now, hopefully) rest I don’t feel is anything to worry about. Also my sister loves the active return function and light clutch on the car.

My verdict :
If you are satisfied with the way Tiago performs, and prefer to cruise on highways, then go ahead with it. But if you are looking for performance and loads of highway driving (triple digit speeds), get FreeStyle. Have heard Ford’s 1.5L TDCi to be fun and frugal.
Will still request you to have long TD of both cars back to back and then decide.

Thank you Sirji for kind words.
If one is on tight budget, then Tiago XZ is the best car you can buy. Perfect blend of features and quality. Yes, keeping in mind the segment it belongs to, quality is good enough.

Thank you Gautam Ji for the heads up. Will definitely try to take a test drive back to back to know more about the vehicle, though it belongs to different category all together and the engine of Freestyle is much punchier than the Tiago, however, the real world test drive can actually reveal more.

My sis had rear ended WagonR around 50 kmph which reduced to 30 kmph after hit. Though she was unable to see any physical damages on WagonR, our Tiago was left with bad dent and misaligned bonnet. TASC quoted ₹4300 and Local Garage quoted ₹3000. Might get it done from outside, as I am not satisfied with paint quality of TASC.

Second Major Service

Car is due for service, have taken appointment for 14th of this month, will update accordingly. For fuller utilisation of Gold AMC, in talks for replacement of Brake Discs and Brake Pads, fingers crossed . Also if we get a green signal, might take 4 years P2P, though we can take benefit of it for only 2 years.

Third Year Insurance

Insurance is due for next month, requested for callback from TASC for quotation. To me the quotation seems good enough, open to suggestions

Car was due for the second major service so got it done. Car have completed 500 km approx after the service and it feels smooth.
Complaints :-
- 5th Service
- Rear Wiper Blade
- Rattles
- Underbody Noise
- HU dead (happened while going to TASC)
- Steering Wheel showing signs of uneven wear. No one in my family drives with hands at 8 and 6 o' clock

Underbody Noise was noticed because of loose link rod and C-Mount going kaput, c-mount is yet to be replaced. Steering was replaced with 2018 version, looks better but old one felt soft and slightly thick. HU getting dead was due to weak battery, test result showed to replace battery.

TASC offered me sandwich (even after denying) and a packet of crunchy edible stuff. Done with 2 visits but will need one or two more. Failed to purchase P2P because standard warranty was expired two day back.

So after visiting TASC, it was to go straight to Battery Shop. Bought Exide Mileage 60 Ah (stock is 56 Ah) battery which comes with first and second year guarantee and third and fourth year warranty. The red colored battery does go well with car

Cost :-
New Battery Cost - ₹7900
Buyback of old battery - ₹1000

New Battery is taller and less wider

Tyres Replaced

While WB was being done, the guy asked me how much kilometers have I clocked as the 2 tyres were completely gone, rest two tyres had slight amount of life left. Stock tyres were GoodYear Assurance 175/65 R14. Completed approx 17000 km (precisely 16,958 km) thanks to wheel spins.

After expiry of Gold AMC, my itch was to get 15” but failed to fulfill it because :-
1) 185/55 R15 will be proper upgrade without hindering technically. But this size is very uncommon, and wasn’t available.
2) 195/55 R15, though available felt overkill to me.
3) 185/65 R14 have cases of rubbing under complete load.
4) 185/60 R14 is uncommon and expensive. Also Prabhagar bro’s local guy voted against it upon checking.

So, after all this I ended up getting Michelin Enery XM2 in stock size (175/65 R14).
Cost :-
Per Tyre - ₹4800
Buyback of old tyre - ₹250 (per tyre)